The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer motorcycle is a 2014-14 model with a parallel twin engine, hydraulic lifter, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 961 cc and a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The bike is air cooled with a dry sump lubrication system and fuel injection. It has electronic ignition and an electric starting system. The maximum power output is 59.7 kW / 80 hp at 6500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb at 5200 rpm. The clutch is a wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter and the transmission is 5-speed constant mesh. The final drive is by chain with a 525 “O” ring.
The frame is a tubular steel with an integral oil tank, while the rake is at 24.5 degrees and trail at 99 mm / 3.9 in. The front suspension is 43 mm Ohlins USD, with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping, while the rear suspension is Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks with adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes are Brembo 2 x 320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, with 4 piston Brembo radially mounted calipers, and a Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir. The rear brakes are Brembo single 220 mm disc, with 2 piston caliper, and a Brembo rear brake master cylinder. The front wheel has a size of 3.50 x 17″, with 36 spokes, while the rear wheel is 5.50 x 17″, with 40 spokes. The front and rear tyres have sizes of 120/70-17″ and 180/55-17″, respectively. The wheelbase is 1420 mm / 55.9 in, with a seat height of 813 mm / 32 in. The dry weight of the bike is 188 kg / 415 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 17 L / 4.5 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Caf~A(c) Racer
| Year | 2014-14 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 79 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Caf~A(c) Sports exhaust, Euro 3 compliant |
| Induction | Fuel injected |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain, 525 “O” ring |
| Frame | Tubular steel with integral oil tank |
| Rake | 24.5 degrees |
| Trail | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Suspension | ~A43 mm ~Ahlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.53 in |
| Rear Suspension | ~Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100 mm / 3.94 in |
| Front Brakes | Brembo 2 x ~A320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir |
| Rear Brakes | Brembo single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17″, 36 spoke |
| Rear Wheel | 5.50 x 17″, 40 spoke |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 -17″ |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 -17″ |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in |
| Dry Weight | 188 kg / 415 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
